Hey, In many areas, you don't have to listen to the radio very long to hear some ridiculous and personality-based mutual-aid responses. I don't mean YOUR department, it's that other place. You know — where we simply HATE that "other" fire company or department and "I'll be … [Read more...]
By Horace Hines, Jamaica Observer Traumatised members of the Jamaica Fire Brigade stationed in Falmouth, Trelawny are now receiving counselling following the destruction of their unit by a bush fire that they went to fight yesterday. Reports are that about 1:21 pm, the … [Read more...]
By Eric Stevick and Ellen Dennis, Herald Not long ago, the family of Gary Parks gathered to watch video that had recently been transferred from VHS to DVD. They saw the vibrant image of the middle-aged, off-duty Everett firefighter. He was on his sailboat in the San Juan … [Read more...]
By Paul Peirce, Trib Live Irwin fire Chief Justin Mochar said he told North Huntingdon police about firefighter Shawn Mann’s possible involvement in a suspicious April 27 blaze. Mann, 25, of North Huntingdon was arraigned on charges of arson, criminal mischief and reckless … [Read more...]
NEW HAVEN UPDATE: LODD FF, INJURED LIEUT IDENTIFIED
All, New Haven, Conn. Firefighter Ricardo Torres, 30,.died in the Line of Duty early this morning. Lt. Samod “Nuke” Rankins remains hospitalized in critical condition. During the fire, Firefighter Torres reportedly got in trouble and transmitted a mayday. FF Torres and Lt … [Read more...]
UK, Africa and CAN. Fire Chiefs, Drexel Research Request
All, Since it is International Firefighters Day, I want to share an opportunity I had last week. Through the kindness of the NFFF, I had a chance to speak with three "International" Fire Chiefs. Links are below — I hope you enjoy hearing their stories as much as I had talking … [Read more...]
By WSYR-TV According to the Syracuse Fire Department, firefighters responded to a house fire with concerns of a person trapped inside at 4:41 p.m. on Garfield Avenue in Syracuse Wednesday. The first units arrived at the 2.5-story wood frame house and discovered heavy smoke … [Read more...]
By Jennifer Emert, WLOS Over the years, materials used to build houses and other buildings have changed, with some of those materials containing carcinogens that firefighters and first responders inhale when responding to calls and cleaning up after the fire is out. The … [Read more...]
N.C. FIRE CAPTAIN LODD
All, A Captain with the Waxhaw Fire Department & Rescue Squad died in the Line of Duty suddenly this morning. Capt. Ronald McGarvey suffered a fatal medical emergency at about 0810 hours while he was going home after his shift. A Union County Sheriff’s deputy and members … [Read more...]
By BBC The names of 48 firefighters killed during the Plymouth Blitz 80 years ago have been listed together on a memorial plaque for the first time. The 45 men and three women lost their lives trying to fight flames which engulfed the city when it was heavily … [Read more...]